Definition
预约 (yùyuē) means 'to make an appointment' for services like doctors or visa offices, emphasizing a reserved time slot. Unlike 预订 (yùdìng 'to book/reserve'), which focuses on securing a tangible item (room, ticket), 预约 is about scheduling a service or meeting. And unlike 约定 (yuēdìng 'to agree on a plan'), 预约 doesn't involve mutual discussion—it's just booking a time.
verb
to make an appointmentto book (a service, medical appointment, etc.)
Easily confused
- 愉悦yú yuèsound-alikejoyful; cheerful
Examples
- 预约。Wǒ xiǎng yù yuē yíxià yīshēng.I'd like to make an appointment with the doctor.
- 预约？Nǐ yù yuē hǎo shíjiān le ma?Have you scheduled the appointment time?
- 预约。Tā míngtiān yào qù yù yuē qiānzhèng.He needs to schedule an appointment for his visa tomorrow.
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